Posted by Chapin on Dec 22 2011
Tags: Benefits, Biking, commuting, Money, Transit, Transportation policy, Vermont
As of January 1, bus commuters will lose half of their transit benefit while drivers will keep getting theirs. It’s even worse for bike commuters who get less than 10% of what drivers get.
It’s a depressing reality as Congress failed to keep the transit benefit from being slashed at the end of the year. [...]
Posted by Chapin on Dec 14 2011
Want to be a leader in improving walking and biking in Burlington? Here’s your chance!
The Burlington Walk/Bike Council, an advisory council to the City of Burlington, seeks volunteers to serve on its steering committee. Responsibilities of steering committee members include: strategic planning; setting agendas; leading bike/ pedestrian projects, initiatives, and [...]
Posted by cathy on Nov 28 2011
Tags: bike lanes, Champlain Bridge, Lake Champlain, sidewalks
The day after Thanksgiving my husband and I decided to drive down to Chimney Point and walk across the new Champlain Bridge which opened a few weeks ago, replacing the 1929 bridge that was condemned as unsafe a little over 2 years ago. The new bridge arches over this narrow point in Lake [...]
Posted by Chapin on Nov 02 2011
By Michael Jager, JDK
The Modern Mobility Movement rolls ever forward, but JDK and Maglianero marked an important moment along the way at the 2011 South End Art Hop, raising $1,295.97 to help repair the Island Line Trail.
In the commuter/bike-centric Maglianero café and community-gathering space, JDK hosted an exhibition of dramatic cycling photographs by Dean Blotto [...]
Posted by Chapin on Nov 01 2011
Tags: Bicycling, Burlington, Halloween Ride, Vermont
Thanks to everyone who helped make the second annual Halloween Ride a success!
Co-hosts: BTV Bike Cluster and Local Motion
Premier Sponsor: Old Spokes Home
Other Sponsors: Northfield Savings Bank, Maglianero and Ben & Jerry’s Foundation
Additional thanks: Church Street Marketplace , Burlington Police Department and Noah Pollock for making this video
Lastly, a big thanks to the Burlington Bicycle [...]
Posted by Jason on Oct 19 2011
Calling all UVM bikers and longboarders! If the thought of cracking your skull open on the pavement doesn’t appeal, now’s your chance to get a great deal on some protection for your head.
WHAT: Regular bike helmets for $10 and Bern (skateboard-style) helmets for $20
WHERE: In front of Bailey-Howe Library
WHEN: Friday, [...]
Posted by Chapin on Oct 03 2011
The three day Nor’easter festival came to the Burlington waterfront for the first time September 23-25, 2011. It was a great first year success and we hope EMS and their great event will be back next year.
Local Motion provided a bike share, bike parking, a unique bike carousel, and a Moving Planet bike ride from [...]
Posted by Chapin on Sep 14 2011
Burlington promoted to a Silver level ‘Bicycle Friendly Community’
Washington, D.C. – September 14, 2011 – The League of American Bicyclists names Burlington as a Silver level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) during their 2011 Fall awards announcement. “The League congratulates Burlington and all of our BFC winners for implementing successful, long-term bicycle plans and programs that [...]
Posted by Jason on Aug 16 2011
Local Motion has been involved for well over a year in the planning process for the Champlain Parkway. Our goal has been to ensure that, if it is built, this major new artery into Burlington (which includes reconstruction of upper Pine Street) creates the best possible facilities for people on foot and on bike. Our [...]
Posted by Chapin on Aug 14 2011
This is an excerpt from Steve’s post to the Green Mountain Bike Club. See the links below for more information.
In these days of railbeds that have been converted to recreation trails, here’s an unusual cycling opportunity that involves real trains. The Saratoga & North Creek RR is a newly organized shortline that runs [...]
